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AYUSH
Rebuttal to Media Reports on N.I.C.E Protocol for COVID-19 Treatment
AYUSH Ministry has not approved protocol developed by Network of Influenza Care Experts
Mumbai, 28th July 2021
There have been some recent media reports that National Institute of Naturopathy , Pune, under the Ministry of AYUSH recommends Dr. Biswaroop Roy Chowdhury's N.I.C.E. Protocol for Mild to Severe COVID-19 Patients’. It is clarified that this piece of news is totally incorrect. It appears to be based on some false claims made by N.I.C.E.
NIN Pune has clarified that Ministry of AYUSH has not approved the protocol developed by Network of Influenza Care Experts .
NIN does not endorse N.I.C.E
NIN documents best practices in Naturopathy for COVID-19. In this regard,
NIN has done a retrospective observational study for documenting the practices being adopted at N.I.C.E. Centre, Ahmednagar. This was purely an academic activity; in no way is it an endorsement of the said practices.
NIN has further explained that the report prepared by its technical team of NIN is only a reproduction of what was observed as a part of retrospective observations made based on interviews and discussion with N.I.C.E team and patients. The conclusion so made is a part of academic activity; it can be accepted only after thorough scientific scrutiny.
NIN strictly disapproves N.I.C.E statement that COVID Appropriate Behaviours are not needed
NIN has also disapproved the statement supposedly made by N.I.C.E in the press conference held by it on 23rd July, 2021 and a video being circulated in social media where it is stated there is no need to wear PPE Kits, masks or follow social distancing. NIN strictly follows and endorses all the guidelines laid down under National Disaster Management Act during the COVID-19 pandemic. NIN strictly endorses COVID appropriate behaviours like social distancing, wearing of masks and considers them to be essential in prevention and containment of COVID-19.
Unauthorized use of NIN identity
It is also clarified that N.I.C.E did not take permission from NIN for displaying name of NIN, Ministry of AYUSH as approver of their treatment regimen, and such, the use by N.I.C.E in the press conference amounts to an unauthorised use of the name of NIN, Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India and the national emblem.
NIN is communicating to N.I.C.E. to retract its videos and false statements made in this regard.
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Ministry of Law and Justice
Press Communique
In exercise of the powers conferred by Article 217 of the Constitution of India, the President is pleased to appoint Shri Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh, Judge of the Jharkhand High Court, to be the Chief Justice of the Tripura High Court with effect from the date he assumes charge of his office.
Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation
Water Conservation Fee
Central Ground Water Authority  under Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation had notified revised guidelines vide Gazette notification S.O. 6140 dated 12.12.2018 to regulate and control ground water extraction in India, which was proposed to be effective from 01.06.2019. As per these revised guidelines, Water Conservation Fee  would be levied for use of ground water depending on the category of area, type of industry and quantum of ground water withdrawal. There was no provision for exemption from WCF to Government infrastructure, water supply agencies and mining projects. However, National Green Tribunal  vide order dated 3rd January 2019 has directed that the notification may not be given effect and has ordered Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change  to constitute an expert committee by including representatives from IIT Delhi, IIT Roorkee, IIM Ahmedabad, CPCB, Niti Aayog and any other concerned agency or department to examine the issue of appropriate policy for conservation of ground water.
Water being a State subject, initiatives on water management including conservation and artificial recharge to ground water in the Country is primarily States’ responsibility. However, steps taken by the Central Government for conservation/reduced over-exploitation of water are available at the following URL: http://mowr.gov.in/sites/default/files/MeasuresForGW-Depletion_2.pdf
This information was given by Union Minister of State for Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Home Affairs
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah lays the foundation stone of 108 feet tall statue of Lord Shri Ram in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh through video conferencing today
108 feet tall statue of Lord Shri Ram to be installed in Mantralayam will give the message of our Sanatan Dharma to the entire world for many ages and will strengthen the Vaishnava tradition in the country and the world
Under the Mantralayam Das Sahitya Prakalp, many initiatives like housing, Anna Daanam, Pran Daanam, Vidya Daanam, drinking water and cow protection have been taken
The great Vijayanagara Empire was originated on the banks of the Tungabhadra river, it restored Swadesh and Swadharma by driving out the invaders from the entire South
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has paved the way for the construction of Shri Ram Mandir in Ayodhya by laying the foundation stone which was pending since many years
Soon the idol of Ramlala will be installed in Shri Ram temple and after hundreds of years once again Lord Shri Ram will be at his own place
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah lays the foundation stone of 108 feet tall statue of Lord Shri Ram in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh through video conferencing today.
In his address Shri Amit Shah said that today the foundation stone of the grand statue of Lord Shri Ram to be built at a cost of more than Rs 500 crore has been laid at Mantralayam in Kurnool. He said that this 108 feet tall statue of Lord Shri Ram to be installed in Mantralayam will give the message of our Sanatan Dharma to the entire world for many ages and will strengthen the Vaishnava tradition in the country and the world. Shri Shah said that 108 is a very sacred number in our Hindu culture.
The Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation said that this project is spread over an area of 10 acres in Mantralayam village situated on the banks of Tungabhadra river and would be completed in two and a half years. He said that Mantralayam village is very famous for the temple of Raghavendra Swamy. This place has historical significance. The great Vijayanagara Empire was originated on the banks of the Tungabhadra river, it restored Swadesh and Swadharma by driving out the invaders from the entire South. Shri Shah said that under the Mantralayam Das Sahitya Prakalp, many initiatives like housing, Anna Daanam, Pran Daanam, Vidya Daanam, drinking water and cow protection have been taken.
Shri Amit Shah said that the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has paved the way for the construction of Shri Ram Mandir in Ayodhya by laying the foundation stone which was pending since many years. Now, Soon the idol of Ramlala will be installed in Shri Ram temple and after hundreds of years once again Lord Shri Ram will be at his own place. On the occasion of laying the foundation stone of the grand statue of Shri Ram at Mantralayam, the Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation paid respect to Mathadhish of the Math, the most respected Saint Madhvacharya ji, Saint Raghavendra Swami ji, the very rich Vaishnava tradition of the South and all its saints.
Ministry of Science & Technology
Dr. Jitendra Singh assumes charge as Minister of State  of the Ministry of Science &Technology
Dr. Jitendra Singh assumed charge as Minister of State  of the Ministry of Science &Technology.
Briefing the media after assuming charge, the Minister said that under the leadership of the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the Government has taken several noteworthy initiatives in the field of Science and Technology. Dr. Singh further added that he will strive hard to achieve the targets set by the Prime Minister so that the benefits of science and technology sector reach the common man and contribute effectively towards ease of living.
After assuming charge, the Minister also held a meeting with Secretary, DST, Shri Ashutosh Sharma; Secretary DBT, Smt. RenuSwarup;Secretary, Ministry of Earth Sciences, Dr. M. Rajeevan;DG, CSIR and Secretary, DSIR, Shri Shekhar Mande and other senior officers of the Ministry.
A presentation on Covid-19 mitigation initiatives was made by DG, CSIR and Secretary, DSIR, Shri Shekhar Mande on the occasion. DG, CSIR informed that since the early days of the pandemic CSIR has worked with focused strategy to deliver various interventions and products towards mitigation of Covid-19 in the country which fall broadly into five verticals: Diagnostics; Surveillance; Drugs and Vaccines; Devices and PPEs and Supply Chain and Logistics. In the area of diagnostics, CSIR has developed a novel diagnostic called FELUDA. Dry Swab based direct RT-PCR diagnostic without RNA isolation has also been developed. CSIR is also involved in genomic surveillance as an active partner of INSACOG consortium. Besides, Sewage surveillance has been optimized by CSIR.Towards developing drugs for treatment of Covid-19, CSIR is carrying out clinical trials of repurposed drugs. On the devices front, CSIR has developed indigenous Medical Grade Oxygen Concentrator based on advanced PVSA technology. Non-invasive ventilation device, SwasthVayuand Modular UV disinfection along with ventilation guidelines have also been developed.To cater to the increased demand for hospitals, CSIR is working on building makeshift hospitals/expand facilities and to address the various supply chain challenges, CSIR has developed a one stop platform called Arogyapath for health care supplies which is currently hosted on the National Health portal.
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AYUSH
Clarification on Precautionary measures advised by Ministry of AYUSH in the context of Corona Virus
This is with reference to the advisories issued in public interest by Ministry of AYUSH on general preventive and prophylactic measures to be followed in emerging viral diseases like Corona. Two advisories issued on 29th January, 2020 are only indicating general precautionary measures to be followed in the context of such viral diseases. These measures are advised based on the principles of approach in respective medical system to such viral diseases where respiratory involvement is evident. These advisories neither claimed effective treatment for Corona virus nor suggested any specific drug to combat corona virus. The personal hygienic measures and few herbal preparations which may be helpful to maintain health are indicated in the advisory. It was also advised that the use of these preparations should be done in consultation with registered practitioners from respective system of medicine.
In this regard, it was learnt that certain news reports from media and medical professional bodies did manipulate and tried to malign the image of AYUSH systems of healthcare and tried to create distrust among the public towards these medical systems. The world is trying to find some help for the pandemic of Corona virus. There is no cure possible as of now. In this situation, any little help from any corner shall be welcomed. The effort of AYUSH Advisory may be seen from this right perspective.
Ministry of Education
Ministry of Education observes Literacy Week from 1st to 8th September 2023 under ULLAS: Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram
The Government of India has decided to organise a literacy week from 1st September to 8th September 2023 to celebrate International Literacy Day for generating awareness among all the stakeholders/ beneficiaries/ citizens about the ULLAS- Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram. The week-long literacy campaign shall enable mass participation to inculcate a sense of Kartavyabodh and Janbhagidari in each and every citizen of the nation. This vision would popularise the scheme and help us attain the goal of making India fully literate. The literacy week would encompass a spectrum of activities  followed by the celebration of International Literacy Day on 8th September 2023.Another main objective will be to increase the number of registrations for learners and volunteers on the ULLAS mobile app. Students of Govt./aided schools,CBSE affiliated Schools,NVS, KVS, Teacher Training Institutions under NCTE, HEIs  under a University/AICTE, Scouts and Guides, NYKS, NCC, NSS Volunteers, Anganwadi Workers, Gram Panchayats, Farmers, Women, Retired Employee etc.Retired Employees, ICDS/ One Stop Centres, Members of Schools Management Committees, Self Help Groups , Neo-literates, Non-literates, etc. and citizen of country are going to partake in the campaign.
A Centrally Sponsored Scheme ULLAS- Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram on Education for All , was approved by Government of India for implementation during FYs 2022-27 in alignment with National Education Policy  2020. The Scheme has five components, namely  Foundational Literacy and Numeracy,  Critical Life Skills,  Basic Education,  Vocational Skills,  Continuing Education. The logo, slogan/tagline-Jan Jan Sakshar and popular name- ULLAS  of Nav Bharat Saksharta Karyakram has been launched by the Union Education Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan on 29.07.2023 in New Delhi during the celebration of 3rd anniversary of National Education Policy  2020.
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Meetingsby District Education Officers and District Literacy Mission Authority for sensitization of ULLAS- Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram.
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Meetings at Gram panchayats involving Panchayat Raj Institutions  on ULLAS-Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram
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Rallies/ Cycle Rallies/ Prabhat Ferries/ Nukkad Nataks etc. by studentsand teachers with banners and placards about ULLAS-Nav Bharat Saksharta Karyakram
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Workshop/conferences/seminars on awareness about ULLAS Nav Bharat Saksharta Karyakram
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Radio jingles and short films
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Awareness through posters, pamphlets like displayon public places like wall paintings, posters, etc.
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Tree plantation drive, debate anddiscussion about environment awareness, cleanliness drives by Stakeholders.
Ministry of Home Affairs
MoS for Home Affairs, Shri G Kishan Reddy to inaugurate Conference on “Criminal Activities and Radicalization in Jails: Vulnerability of Inmates and Jail Staff and their Protection” tomorrow
Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri G. Kishan Reddy to inaugurate the National Conference on “Criminal Activities and Radicalization in Jails: Vulnerability of Inmates and Jail Staff and their Protection” here tomorrow on September 12, 2019. The two-day Conference is being organised by the Bureau of Police research and development .
The Criminal activities and Radicalization in jails is a burning issue now-a days and protection of jail staff and vulnerability of inmates is the need of the hour. The conference will focus on the following issues:
- To understand various criminal activities at individual and gang level and considers safety measures for vulnerable inmates and jail staff.
- To understand various facets of radicalization in prison and suggest measures for counter radicalization.
- To analyse and formulate the security and protection standards for prison staff and
- To provide an interdisciplinary platform for correctional personnel to exchange and share their experience on prison reforms.
This conference is being organised with a view to provide a platform for the prison personnel of all ranks at the national level to share their candid views on various operational as well as administrative issues not only with their counterparts but also with other experts of national repute in this field and also to identify best practises and standards in the working of correctional administration to meet new challenges in the present day’s context to bring out prison reforms in objective terms. This event would also promote research and development activities on the functioning of the correctional administration across the country and nudge to develop a scientific approach among the various correctional administrations in a professional manner. This 2-days’ Conference will have 4 working sessions along with panel discussions on the above selected themes.
The Conference will be in the form of panel discussions with key note speakers who are experts in their domain areas. Conference will be attended by Police and Prison Officials, representative from University. Institutions, NGOs, Social Workers, Counsellors working in the field of Correctional Administration and Rehabilitation of Prisoners. Expected outcome of this Conference will bring together all prison issues and translate them in a good capacity building programme.
Director General, National Investigation Agency, Shri Y. C. Modi will deliver the Valedictory address.
Special Service and Features
DakAdalat at Chennai General Post Office
A DakAdalat meeting to redress the grievances relating to postal services in the Jurisdiction of Chennai General Post Office to be held at the Office of the Chief Postmaster, Chennai GPO, Chennai 600 001 on 22.06.2022  at 1100 hours.
Public are requested to present their grievances, if any, pertaining to the services of Chennai General Post Office only in person or by post, addressed to Smt. S. Packiyalakshmi, Chief Post Master, Chennai GPO. Chennai 600 001 so as to reach this office on or before 21.06.2022, according to a press release issued by Chief Postmaster, Chennai GPO, 600 001.
Special Service and Features
Stronger Academia-Industry collaboration needed in space sector
Dr. AS Kiran Kumar, Former Chairman ISRO / Secretary DoS and presently member Space Commission has called for a stronger Academia-Industry collaboration in the space sector in which the motto of ‘Space for Earth’ has been shifted to ‘Space for Space’. He said strong industry collaboration would result in making outer space a major economic resource and make our country a super power in the sector. Delivering the 7th Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Lecture, in connection with the 15th Foundation Day of Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology , Thiruvananthapuram, Dr. Kiran Kumar emphasized the need for utilizing the intellectual resources of prestigious institutes like IIST in setting up short, medium and long term projects for the benefit of Indian Space programme.
IIST-ISRO Interface meeting, IIST-Industry meet, IIST @ Schools, various programmes organized by Alumni and Hindi Day Celebrations were held as part of Foundation Day celeberations.
As part of the Institute’s efforts to give back to society, an outreach program viz., IIST @ Schools was organised along with an NGO viz., Kumari Aruvial Perumai. 206 students from different schools of Kanyakumari district participated in the programme on-line.
Dr. BN Suresh, Hon’ble Chancellor of the Institute chaired the plenary session. Shri S. Somanath, Director IIST & VSSC, Dr. Sam Dayala Dev, Director IISU, Dr. YVN Krishnamurthy, Registrar IIST, Shri Radhakrishnan Durairaj, Chairman and MD of New Space India Ltd  Shri., Col. HS Sankar VSM / CMD Alpha Design Technologies were present. Scientific Secretary, ISRO, Director CBPO, Directors from other ISRO Centres and Units, dignitaries from ISRO HQ, Deans, Head of the Departments and faculty of IIST also participated in the events.
Prime Minister's Office
PM interacts with Intel CEO
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi interacted with Mr Pat Gelsinger, CEO, Intel.
Shri Modi said in a tweet.
“Interacted with @PGelsinger, the CEO of @intel. Had extensive discussions on the role of technology in furthering human progress, the @_DigitalIndiaefforts and investment opportunities in India.”
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Special Service and Features
56th National Engineers day Celebration
Dr. Kevin Ark Kumar, Honorary Secretary IEI TLC The Institution of Engineers  , Tiruchirappalli Local Centre Celebrated the 56th National Engineers day on Friday, in Commomeration of 163rd birth day of one of the greatest Indian Engineers, Bharat Ratna Sir. Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya and who is called as the father of Indian Engineers. Er. N. Gopalaswamy, Former Director of Dalmia Cements limited, participated as the Chief guest and presented the IEI TLC BEST ENGINEER AWARD - 2023 to Dr. S. Karuppasamy, Former Chairman IEI TLC and Former Additional General Manager BHEL Trichy for appreciating his untiring seamless services to IEI fraternity and to BHEL. In his address, he emphasized the Engineers to innovate and invent newer material with high resilient and safer to use in construction and young Engineer should have the positive and creative thinking to navigate the world.
Dr.S. Karuppasamy, in his acceptance speech, as the God s creation of man, woman, birds, animals and nature are so perfect and unique, so we the budding Engineers with our high potential and Engineering Education should create marvelous things with very high utility and beneficial to the society. R. Selvaraj, Engineer Past chairman presided over the function and welcomed the gathering and Dr. S. Ravi Maran , Professor, Saranathan Engineering college offered the felicitation. Dr. Kevin Ark Kumar who organised the event, proposed vote of thanks. Many eminent personalities from NITT, BHEL and members of IEI,and their family and students large in numbers are participated the event.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM shares glimpses of Har Ghar Tiranga spirit from all over India
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has shared instances of people’s enthusiasm for Har Ghar Tiranga Abhiyan from all over the country.
The Prime Minister tweeted:
“अलौकिक दृश्य! देश के जल, थल और नभ में तिरंगा लहराता देख हर भारतीय आह्लादित है। #HarGharTiranga”
“इस जज्बे को प्रणाम! तिरंगे के प्रति अतुलित सम्मान का यह साहसिक दृश्य भारतीयों के उत्साह और उमंग को दर्शाता है। #HarGharTiranga”
“अद्भुत! भारत के भावी कर्णधारों से भरी ऐसी तिरंगा यात्राएं हर किसी में राष्ट्रभक्ति का जोश भरने वाली हैं। #HarGharTiranga”
“This is a great collective effort by the people of Visakhapatnam. I admire the enthusiasm towards #HarGharTiranga.”
“An excellent effort in Ladakh that will further the spirit of #HarGharTiranga movement.”
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Ministry of Jal Shakti
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Dried-up Water Bodies
The National Mission for Clean Ganga had funded a Project “Census Survey of Water bodies in Ganga Basin” in 31 districts of five main stem Ganga states, namely, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand & West Bengal through Quality Council of India . Under this Project QCI surveyed 1,100 government owned water bodies only and submitted a preliminary report. The details of these water bodies are:
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Uttarakhand
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44
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Uttar Pradesh
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329
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Bihar
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113
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Jharkhand
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56
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West Bengal
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558
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1100
However, this is not a representative sample as more than 24 lakh water bodies exist in 33 States/UTs as per the census conducted by State/UT Governments.
Ministry of Jal Shakti launched the first Census of Water Bodies in convergence with the Sixth Minor Irrigation Census  with the objective of developing a national database of all water bodies in the country. The census was conducted by the State Governments through nodal department identified in each State/UT for this purpose. The water bodies Census inter-alia collects information on all important aspects on the subject including their type, condition, status of encroachments, use, storage capacity, status of filling up of storage etc. .
Further, National Water Mission, Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation has issued directions to all States/UTs in the year 2021 to create GIS-based inventory of all water bodies/water structures using available maps from NRSC. The details of the state-wise intervention status of completed work from 29.03.2022 to 03.03.2023 is enclosed at Annexure-II.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Jal Shakti, Shri Bishweswar Tudu in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.